HBO has given the green light to a fifth and final season of the critically acclaimed drama “Industry”, bringing the high-stakes world of London finance to a close.
The fourth season is set to conclude on March 1, airing one hour earlier than usual at 8 p.m. ET/PT on both HBO and HBO Max. The display, known for its unflinching portrayal of ambition and cutthroat competition, has captivated audiences with its complex characters and fast-paced narrative.
Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay expressed their gratitude for the show’s run, stating, “We’re privileged to have joined the small, esteemed club of dramas that have run for five seasons on HBO.” They continued, acknowledging the support of their collaborators: “This March marks a decade since we first began to conceive of the world of ‘Industry’ and it exists because of the unwavering faith and vision of our partners and former partners at HBO — Casey, Frannie, Kara, Cela, Sam, Kathleen, and Max. Without Jane Tranter’s imagination and belief, the show would simply be a dead idea in a drawer somewhere. She — alongside her partners at Lousy Wolf — has been our guiding light and fiercest champion. We’d also like to thank the BBC for their partnership.”
The pair also reflected on the decision to conclude the series with its fifth season. “For some time now we have been thinking about how best to end the show on an unparalleled high,” they said. “Unlike some of our characters, we know when to leave a party. We’d like to thank our evangelical fan base, especially those who have watched from day one. Finally: we owe everything to our crew and the best cast on TV for making our writing live. The characters will live on because of their world class performances. Seeing the HBO ident in front of our work will never stop being a thrill. It remains the best place to make television, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration well into the future.”
According to HBO, Season 4 of “Industry” is currently averaging 1.7 million viewers per episode across U.S. Platforms, a roughly 30% increase compared to the same point in Season 3. The ensemble cast for the current season includes Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Kit Harington, Ken Leung, Max Minghella, Miriam Petche, Sagar Radia, Toheeb Jimoh, Charlie Heaton, Amy James-Kelly, Roger Barclay, Andrew Havill, Kiernan Shipka, Kal Penn, Jack Farthing, Stephen Campbell Moore, Claire Forlani, and Edward Holcroft.
Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming and head of HBO Drama Series and Films, praised the show’s impact. “For four seasons, ‘Industry’ has thrilled us while examining power, money, politics, and class,” she said. “Under Mickey and Konrad’s ambitious and singular vision, it has solidified itself as an important contemporary, genre-bending drama in HBO’s lineup that keeps viewers on the edge of their seat week after week. It’s gratifying that viewers and critics have recognized season four as bigger and more thrilling than ever, buoyed by career defining performances from our magnificent cast.” Orsi added, “Alongside the amazing team under executive producer Jane Tranter at Bad Wolf and executive producer Kathleen McCaffrey at Little Gems, we are so proud we can announce the fifth season of this terrific show, which Mickey and Konrad have decided will take us to the end of ‘Industry’s’ story.”
Season 4 follows Harper (Myha’la) and Yasmin (Abela) as they navigate a high-stakes game when a new fintech company enters the London financial scene. The official description states that as Yasmin explores her relationship with tech founder Sir Henry Muck (Harington) and Harper becomes involved with executive Whitney Halberstram (Minghella), their friendship is tested by the pressures of wealth and ambition.
“Industry” is created, written, and executive produced by Down & Kay. The series is a Bad Wolf Production for HBO/BBC and is executive produced by Jane Tranter, Kate Crowther, and Ryan Rasmussen for Bad Wolf; Kathleen McCaffrey for Little Gems; and Rebecca Ferguson for BBC. Directors this season include Down & Kay, Michelle Savill, and Luke Snellin, with writing contributions from Down, Kay, and Joseph Charlton.
Jane Tranter, executive producer, CEO, and founder of Bad Wolf, reflected on the show’s journey. “When we first pitched the idea for ‘Industry’ to HBO, Casey and I believed this might be ‘the little engine that could’,” she said. “Over 10 years later, ‘Industry’ has more than proven this to be true. Mickey and Konrad have magnificently matured a raw, brilliant idea into a bold and uncompromising drama series passionately appreciated by both critics and its fiercely loyal fanbase. It has been loved onto the screen by the ferocious talent of MK, the exceptional executives at HBO and the world-class production team in Wolf Studios Wales, where Bad Wolf has filmed every season. Watching Mickey and Konrad and our extraordinary and beloved cast grow over the seasons continues to be a huge privilege. And now to see ‘Industry’ take its place among HBO’s most distinguished long-running drama series is to the great credit of them all.”
